Jim Carrey Ditches 'Dumb and Dumber' Sequel: Wise or... Dumb?

by SodaHead Film Posted 2012/06/20 19:00:00

Related Topics: Jim Carrey, dumb and dumber, sequel, new line, Warner Brothers

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The public didn't seem too thrilled about a "Dumb and Dumber" sequel when we asked about it in April. Now it sounds like the project will never see the light of day. According to ETOnline, star Jim Carrey is backing out of "Dumber and Dumber To" because the studios behind it -- New Line and Warner Brothers -- aren't showing it enough love. He reportedly said, "I would have thought 'Dumb and Dumber To' was a no-brainer, after all it's implied in the title."

You might recall the unoffical sequel, "Dumb and Dumberer," but this was going to be a true sequel -- made by the same creators (the Farrelly brothers), starring the same actors (Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels). It was big news when Carrey signed on for the film, because the actor is notorious for refusing to do sequels. "Ace Ventura" is the only film he's followed up on, though rumor has it a proper "Bruce Almighty" sequel is in the works. Do you think Jim Carrey was wise to back out of "Dumb and Dumber To"? Or was it a dumb move?

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rusty lemonade 2012/06/20 20:02:19

Dumb

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johnie busa 2012/06/27 16:14:38

Wise

I was shocked to hear he was going to do the film in the first place. He told everyone after the upset of Ace Ventura 2 that he would never do a sequel again. Some one of his caliber in Hollywood really can make those calls, he has proven himself time and time again and I agree that writers make stupid sequels’, dumb and dumber should stay a stand alone as well as Bruce almighty, and they shouldn’t even consider Ace Ventura 3!

But what do I know im just a fan...

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ruthannhausman 2012/06/24 22:29:01

Wise

I never liked that drippy character in the first place. Glad he's not going to keep it going. Besides, he's getting to become an "older gentleman." He can play comedy with more sophistication than that. Although some of his roles have gone too far over the top for me, he's still a good comedian and can pull off much better comedic roles if he chooses.

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psychoanimelover 2012/06/24 05:01:40

Dumb

no he's to funny. I will die if he becomes unfunny. xb

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Dave 007 2012/06/23 12:12:35

Dumb

He hasn't made a good movie in years. There was a chance that this one could have been okay and made us laugh a bit.

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Kenneth Huang 2012/06/23 09:44:57

Wise

+1
Stop... making... unnecessary... sequels...

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cc 2012/06/23 06:50:14

Wise

+1
I'm sure it would be funny, but he can do better than that. Leave a good thing in the past and "one up" yourself with something better.

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Jacqui 2012/06/22 23:12:01

Wise

Aahh, so he is growing up.

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sglmom 2012/06/22 16:37:43

Wise

Quite Frankly ..
it is a Good Decision to turn down yet another IDIOTIC Sequel ..
there's way, way too much garbage out in the theaters nowadays ..
nothing that I will spend my hard-earned income on ..

Long past time for the luxury of 'entertainment' to know ..
we are NOT 'amused' .. 'entertained' .. and can't afford you anyways ..

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Vennie 2012/06/22 16:37:10

Wise

He should have ditched the first one.

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Susanne the Doodle 2012/06/22 16:35:31

Dumb

+1
I would love to see what Harry and Lloyd get into after 18 years

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Sinister Ken Doll™ 2012/06/22 16:22:47

Wise

sequels are usually bad anyway

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PDenoli 2012/06/22 16:20:46

Wise

He needs to not make movies for awhile.

For ever would be nice.

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Kashee 2012/06/22 15:48:35

Wise

Yes, he doesn't need to redo what he has already done.

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Uranos7 2012/06/22 15:10:54

Wise

I always thought it was one of his worse movies in the first place so distancing himself from it sounds like a good idea to me.

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Jose He... to Uranos7 2012/07/18 16:48:14

one of the worst movies!!! what happened? did the doctor remove ur funny bone after he removed ur frontal lobe?

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PotatoHead 2012/06/22 15:07:11

Dumb

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The answers should be Dumb and Dumber

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Rebecca Louise 2012/06/22 14:30:00

Wise

sometimes it's better to just leave it where it was good and don't try to over do it.

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mac9 2012/06/22 13:34:01

Dumb

It suits him perfectly.

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John Hall 2012/06/22 13:20:50

Wise

i like carrey and would have seen the sequel but its his choice to make.

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Kigan 2012/06/22 10:45:36

Wise

Hollywood is stuck churning out sequels.

Sometimes you really just have to say "no" and walk away.

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Elmware 2012/06/22 09:48:23

Wise

The original was good, but then the sequel just stank. It kinda leave the impression that another sequel will be just as stupid.

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Tackytiger 2012/06/22 08:12:50

Wise

Well he was wise to back out if he thought the studios weren't going to make a proper effort. Sequels do usually suck, but the original was very good and enough time has passed to be able to do something interesting with the characters - I mean the whole internet age has happened since the first film....It could have worked...

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zcberry 2012/06/22 07:31:33

Wise

+1
Some things should never be redone, one movie is enough!!!!

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KrazyArchyGurl 2012/06/22 07:07:35

Wise

+1
Sequels usually suck anyway

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petecarrubba 2012/06/22 06:11:10

Wise

Personal prejudice, but I didn't care for Dumb and Dumber. If I were Carey and didn't want to revisit Ace Ventura or any other prior successes, I'd emphasize doing something new. Carey's talent is genuine, in spite of those who don't care for his brand of humor.

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Depsycho 2012/06/22 04:48:35

Wise

It's been years since he did the role anyway. Carrey's never been a sequel kind of guy anyway, save for Ace Ventura 2.

They could use make-up and digital effects to take away the aging on him, but I still don't think it'd be the same.

Keep it simple and stick to the original. That was satisfying enough for me.

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Anarchico Anthony 2012/06/22 04:33:39

Wise

He's been good about ditching sequels, he knows most of the time comedy sequels never do as well as the first

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strawberry 2012/06/22 04:27:23

Wise

Just look at all the jokes about "Dumb and Dumber."? Most sequels are getting dumber.

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The_Infidel_Atheist 2012/06/22 04:23:06

Wise

+1
Sequels are rarely good.

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Dave 007 to The_Inf... 2012/06/23 12:14:25

Batman

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The_Inf... to Dave 007 2012/06/23 22:28:24

lol Christopher Nolan is the only one to do Batman right. Although I did like Batman Begins better than The Dark Knight.

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Heisenberg 2012/06/22 04:20:58

Wise

Very wise of him. That movie was great during its time, but it also outlived its purpose.

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silentart 2012/06/22 01:59:01

Wise

+1
I like Jim Carrey's acting... That movie 'Dumband Dumber" is real stinky film...
I will not want to watch 2nd sequel.

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Dave 007 to silentart 2012/06/23 12:14:49

It he made it, then don't go and see it.

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Preston Garrison 2012/06/22 00:39:25

Wise

He doesn't need it, but I would have liked the title Dumb, Dumber, and Dumberest for the sequel.

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NarcolepticGoat 2012/06/22 00:37:34

Wise

His choice! Of course, I never like any of the "look how stupid we are" movies.

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TheR 2012/06/22 00:30:11

Wise

Wish he would come to China to do a Documentary on Poverty, and Environmental Collapse, with me.

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May 2012/06/21 23:58:18

Wise

I like Jim Carey but not his politics. You can overdo something and we have had enough of dumb and dumber.

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☆FritzW☆ 2012/06/21 23:53:58

Wise

There's got to be a reason why he felt it wasn't worth it. It's his right to make the choice to do or not to do. He has moved on and done some interesting films since those days..perhaps he decided to not slip back as well.

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exhon2009 2012/06/21 22:18:50

Dumb

+1
but he's so perfectly typecast in the role.

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